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Waking Watch fund is ready for business

Do you live in a high-rise block where you and your fellow residents are paying for a waking watch? If so, your freeholder or property manager can now apply for finance to install a fire alarm system instead.

Read    03/02/2021

Could your flood insurance be about to get better - and cheaper?

Last week, hundreds of homes were affected by flooding thanks to Storm Christoph, while many people are still dealing with the aftermath of Storm Bella that hit the UK on Boxing Day.With climate change making flooding a more frequent event, the costs involved in the ...

Read    01/02/2021

Pro-pet tenancies get the thumbs up from MPs

Just 7% of private landlords currently advertise pet-friendly properties. This makes it much harder for tenants to find suitable homes and, in some cases, has even forced people to give up their pets to secure accommodation. However, this is about to change, with new...

Read    29/01/2021

How you can help end the scandal of unused land and buildings

According to the National Housing Federation, 8 million people in England have some form of housing need. Given this crisis, you might assume there are no homes standing empty. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

Read    25/01/2021

Why our construction industry must do better

Last month, cases were filed in the High Court against several companies and organisations involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower. The defendants include major building product suppliers such as Celotex, Kingspan, and Arconic, all of whom are being scrutinis...

Read    21/01/2021

Landlords: do you know your tax liability?

If you’re a landlord, do you know how much tax you should be paying and how it is calculated? Recent changes to mortgage interest relief and capital gains tax have left many landlords confused. A report in the press today highlights a widespread lack of knowledge on ...

Read    19/01/2021

Four reasons to be cheerful about Build to Rent

The rental market is thriving, and build-to-rent (BTR) landlords offering top-tier space, services, and amenities are in the best position to benefit. With market uncertainty discouraging home purchases, more people are turning to rentals, creating increased demand.

Read    14/01/2021

Get your pet microchipped - your new tenancy could depend on it

On 29 January, MPs will hear the second reading of the Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill, which aims to abolish no-pet clauses in private rental contracts. The bill, introduced by Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, has received strong suppo...

Read    12/01/2021

How to keep your home mould-free this winter

Mould is often associated with poorly maintained housing, but it can be a problem for anyone during winter. A survey by Uswitch, reported in Landlord Today, found that mould is particularly common in private, social, and student housing. However, any home affected by...

Read    06/01/2021

Housing market: did 2020 add value to your home?

In 2020, Covid-19 transformed our lives. As 2021 began with tighter restrictions and the prospect of another national lockdown, homeowners found a silver lining: rising house prices.

Read    04/01/2021

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